How to Read the New Testament in 2027 (Free Checklist)

Quick answer: The New Testament has 27 books and 260 chapters. To read all of it in 2027, read 5 chapters a week (about one a day) alongside Come, Follow Me, and track your progress on a printable checklist. Get the free 2027 New Testament checklist here.

By Madi, Love Art Home Co. · Updated October 2026

In 2027, Come, Follow Me studies the New Testament, which makes it the perfect year to read every chapter. The New Testament has 260 chapters. Spread over 52 weeks, that's just 5 chapters a week, about one a day with weekends to catch up.

A simple plan that works

• Read 5 chapters a week. Pick a time that already happens every day: breakfast, lunch break or bedtime.

• Track it where you can see it. A checklist on the fridge or in your scriptures turns reading into a habit you can see growing.

• Read with Come, Follow Me, not instead of it. Use your weekly lesson for depth and your daily chapters for momentum.

• Catch up without guilt. Missed a week? Read the next 5 chapters and keep going. Finishing matters more than being perfect.

• Make it a family goal. Kids love coloring in a box for every chapter, and it gives everyone a reason to talk about what they read.

Get the free 2027 New Testament checklist

I made a free one-page checklist with every book of the New Testament and all 260 chapters, ready to print and color in as you go. Enter your email and it comes straight to your inbox.

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Want a week-by-week plan?

If you like knowing exactly what to read each week, the 2027 New Testament Reading Chart maps all 52 weeks with matching scripture bookmarks. For deeper study, the Come, Follow Me 2027 study journals have weekly pages for adults, youth, families and kids.

"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." (John 5:39)

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are in the New Testament?

The New Testament has 260 chapters in 27 books, from Matthew to Revelation.

How long does it take to read the New Testament in a year?

Reading 5 chapters a week finishes the New Testament in 52 weeks. That is about one chapter a day, and most chapters take 5 to 10 minutes to read.

What does Come, Follow Me study in 2027?

Come, Follow Me covers the New Testament in 2027. Reading the chapters each week alongside your lesson is an easy way to finish the whole book by December.

Is the New Testament reading checklist really free?

Yes. It's a free one-page printable PDF. Sign up here and it's emailed to you right away.

Can kids use this reading plan?

Yes. Many families read one chapter together each night and let kids color in the box. Shorter books like Mark, James and 1 John are great places for children to start.

More for your study: browse Come, Follow Me printables, sacrament programs and Relief Society helps in the Love Art Home Co. shop.